PITTSBURGH, PA – Schneider Downs, one of the 60 largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States, is proud to announce the addition of new shareholders to its ownership group. The firm also announces the addition of one new partner to its affiliate, Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP.
“A firm’s foundation is built around its internal talent, and for nearly 70 years we’ve been proud to continue to grow our ownership group through the promotions of our highly talented professionals,” says Christopher S. McElroy, Co-CEO of Schneider Downs. “Schneider Downs continues to have aggressive growth goals moving into the future, and these new leaders will play an important part in this sustained success.”
The new promotions reach across several areas of the firm’s service offerings, including the firm’s tax, audit and consulting practices, as well as the growing wealth management practice. Included among those promoted to Shareholder at Schneider Downs are:
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Maggie Havelka, JD, MBA joined Schneider Downs in 2013 and focuses on estate, succession planning and individual taxation for business owners, executives and high net-worth individuals. She received her B.A. from the University of Findlay, and her M.B.A. and J.D. from West Virginia University. She is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. |
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Patrick Hickman, CPA, joined the firm in 2023 following a decade in public accounting with other firms. His areas of tax expertise include partnerships, including allocations, tax planning and structuring. His experience spans a variety of industries and includes private equity. He graduated with a B.S.B.A in Accounting from West Virginia University, and is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. |
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Logan Kowcheck, CPA joined Schneider Downs in 2011 in the firm’s audit practice group. He has experience serving clients in a variety of industries including energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing and retail. Logan leads the Firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Services Industry Group. He graduated with a B.A. in Accounting from Bethany College and holds a Master of Professional Accountancy from West Virginia University. He is very active in the community and serves as the President of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies and is a Board member of The American Association of Drilling Engineers. |
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Mike Marasco, MBA, joined the Schneider Downs Business Advisory Group in 2020 following 20 years of experience in business administration, finance, and accounting. Prior to joining the firm, he held various Chief Financial Officer positions, providing him with well-rounded expertise. Mike provides his administrative, planning, analytic and accounting expertise to clients looking for a strategic partner, or those looking to outsource any or all of their accounting and finance functions. He holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Duquesne University. |
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Janelle Merlo, CPA, CFP® joined Schneider Downs in 2023, bringing 20 years of public accounting experience, providing a wide variety of tax and consulting services to a broad range of clients. Janelle has extensive experience working with closely held businesses and their owners in the construction and manufacturing industries. Additionally, she is a certified financial planner and has experience helping clients as a business advisor, applying tax technical and other knowledge to consult on a variety of areas. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and the Construction Financial Management Association. |
In addition to the above-mentioned shareholders, Schneider Downs also announced the addition of a new partner to its affiliate, Schneider Downs Wealth Management.
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Greg Daily, AIF® joined the firm in 2021, following over 20 years in the finance industry providing personal and institutional financial services. He helps individuals, families and organizations in achieving their financial goals through developing, overseeing and ultimately maintaining their wealth and investment management strategies. Gregg is also an active participant in our Investment Committee, assisting with the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the SDWMA Investment Platform, in addition to seeking out new investment strategies. Gregg received his Applied Science degree from Western School of Health and Business. |
About Schneider Downs
Schneider Downs is a Top 60 independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm providing accounting, tax, audit and business advisory services to public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations and global companies. The firm also offers Internal Audit; Technology Consulting; Software Solutions, Personal Financial Services, Retirement Plan Solutions and Corporate Finance Services. Schneider Downs is the 13th largest accounting firm in the Mid-Atlantic region and serves individuals and companies in Pennsylvania (PA), Ohio (OH), West Virginia (WV), New York (NY), Maryland (MD), and additional states in the nation with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, OH and McLean, VA.